Department of Social Services

Our Mission

The mission of the Department of Social Services is to enhance the quality of life for citizens of Pasquotank County. A team of social workers, income maintenance caseworkers, management personnel, and a support staff of 96 employees work to provide economic and Social Work services to the citizens of Pasquotank County.

The Department of Social Services operates under a five-member board appointed to three-year terms. Two Board members are State appointed, two members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners, and one member is appointed by the DSS Board. The present board consists of: Chairman, Jeff Dixon ; Vice-Chairman, Ms. Mary Walker; Ms. Myrtle Rivers, Rev. G. Curtis Newby, Sr. and Ms. Alice Stallings. Recorder to the Board is Ms. Deidre Moore. Additional info can be found on the State's website at www.ncdhhs.gov/dss/local.